Natural Resource Management Terms

noun a person who is trained to manage forests and woodlands, often for conservation or logging purposes

• The forester carefully manages the growth and health of the forest.
• My cousin is a forester and spends all day in the woods.
• I heard that old forester found a huge buck in the woods last weekend.
• As a forester of his own destiny, he made choices that shaped his future.

noun the study of forests and woods

• Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
• My uncle works in silviculture, he's always talking about different tree species and forest management techniques.
• I never knew there was so much to learn about trees until I started studying silviculture.
• Just like how a gardener tends to their garden, silviculture involves nurturing and caring for forests to ensure their long-term sustainability.